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Spouses' Club executes Operation Cookie Drop
December 8, 2010 — MORE

Joan Tufts, right, and Jane Holba place cookies in bags during the annual Team Charleston Spouses' Club Cookie Drop at Joint Base Charleston-Air Base, S.C., Dec. 8, 2010. This year, the TCSC put together more than 500 bags and boxes of holiday cookies for service members living in the base dormitories, eating at the dining facility and who are deployed. Mrs Tufts is wife of Maj. Adam Tufts with the 14th Airlift Squadron, and Mrs. Holba is the wife of Col. Robert Holba who is the 437th Operations Group commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/James M. Bowman)

Making a lasting impression
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William Goodwin rides piggy-back with his "buddy" Senior Airman Corey Moats at the base fire department during a school tour Dec. 2, 2010, on Joint Base Charleston-Air Base, S.C. William and fellow classmates from Memminger Elementary School paired-up with students enrolled at the base's Airman Leadership School during the tour of the base. For the children, the event provided a chance to learn about military life and history. For the Airmen, it was an opportunity to mentor and give back to the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Daniel Bowles)

Looking to connect? Military Moms can help
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New members of the Joint Base Charleston Military Moms Group sing and dance to the "Hokey Pokey" during a new member welcome orientation Dec. 2, 2010, at the Youth Center on JB CHS-Air Base, S.C. While the children laughed and played, the new members were able to give introductions and talk about their experiences as military spouses or their children. Military Moms is a family oriented group comprised of more than 150 active participants which includes all branches of the military. The next new member orientation is Jan. 6, 2011. The group meets every Thursday at the Youth Center where discussions are held on nutrition, health and fitness, upcoming events and sharing experiences on their children or deployments. For more information, visit the group's website at www.meetup.com/military-moms. (U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer R. Hudson)

Air Base News Briefs
December 8, 2010 — To submit a news brief, send an e-mail to patriot@charleston.af.mil. Make the subject line "NEWS BRIEFS." Submissions must be received no later than close of business the Friday prior to publication.Events:For a complete listing of base facilities' holiday hours, log on to www.jbcharleston.com/holidayhours.pdf.SaturdayYouth Holiday Party: Bring... MORE

Weapons Station News Briefs
December 8, 2010 — To submit a news brief, send an e-mail to patriot@charleston.af.mil. Make the subject line "NEWS BRIEFS." Submissions must be received no later than close of business the Friday prior to publication.Events:FridayGo to the extreme with Xtreme bowling! Xtreme bowling at Marrington Lanes is held every Friday and Saturday from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m... MORE

Joint Base Charleston holiday hours
December 8, 2010 — JB Charleston AB FSS Holiday Hours Aero Club Admin Office Dec. 23 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 24 - 26 Closed Dec. 31 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. New Year's Day - Jan. 2 Closed Arts & Crafts Center Dec. 24 Closed Dec. 25 - Jan. 3 Closed Auto Hobby Dec. 24 - Christmas Closed Dec. 25 - Jan. 3 Closed Charleston Club Office (for New Year's Eve ticket sales) Dec. 28 - 31... MORE

18th Air Force, Expeditionary Center restructuring to enhance air mobility, warfighting command and control
December 8, 2010 — AMC officials announced plans Dec. 7 to restructure some command and control functions, commonly referred to as C2, effective Jan. 7, 2011. The command's 18th Air Force will focus on C2 of air mobility, contingency response, and enroute operations, including the 618th Air and Space Operations Center (Tanker Airlift Control Center). The U.S. Air... MORE

315 AW stands up Force Support Squadron
December 7, 2010 — The 315th Services Flight and the 315th Mission Support Squadron merged Dec. 5, creating the new 315th Force Support Squadron.Lt. Col. Maureen Robinson officially took command of the 315 FSS in a ceremony officiated by Lt. Col. Andrew Leone, 315th Mission Support Group commander.According to Colonel Leone, the units combined as part of the ongoing... MORE

Lieutenant Colonel Maureen Robinson assumes command of the 315th Force Support Squadron from Lt. Col. Andrew Leone, 315th Mission Support Group commander on 5 Dec.

315 AW showcases Reserve to Air Force Reserve Chief
December 7, 2010 — Members of the 315th Airlift Wing here hosted the Chief of Air Force Reserve, Dec. 4.Joining him on his official visit was the Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, Installations and Mission Support and the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs.Lt. Gen. Charles Stenner, chief of AFRC, Lt. Gen. Loren Reno and Secretary... MORE

Lt. Gen. Charles Stenner, Chief of Air Force Reserve, receives a brief by a member of the 315th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, Joint Base Charleston, S.C., during his official visit here Dec. 4, 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Robert Pilch)

Honor Guard Spotlight: Airman 1st Class Keitha McCarthy
December 7, 2010 — Name: Keitha McCarthyHometown: Appleton, Wis.Squadron and job title: 437th Operations Group intelligence analystTime in the Air Force: one year, two monthsTime in Honor Guard: 45 daysWhat inspired you to join honor guard? I had an instructor in technical school who spoke highly of the Honor Guard, which originally had me interested. It wasn't until... MORE

Airman 1st Class Keitha McCarthy, 437th Operations Group intelligence analyst